FAIRFIELD, Iowa – June 30, 2025 – If you travel on Iowa 78 between U.S. 218 and Henry County Road X-23, two miles south of the Winfield area, you need to be aware of an upcoming road construction project that may slow down your trip, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s Fairfield construction office.
Beginning at 7 a.m. on Monday, July 7, until mid-October, weather permitting, Iowa Highway 78 will be closed so crews can replace an existing bridge with a twin box concrete culvert approximately 1.5 miles south of Winfield.
When the roadway is closed, you will follow one of the following marked detour routes (see map).
- U.S. 218 – Iowa 78/130th Street to Henry County Road H-28/170th Street
- Henry County Road H-28/170th Street – U.S. 218 to Oasis Avenue
- Oasis Avenue – Henry County Road H-28/170th Street to Iowa 78/150th Street
Help keep everyone on the road safer. Drive with caution, obey the posted speed limit and other signs in the work area, and be aware that traffic fines for moving violations are at least double in work zones. As in all work zones, you should stay alert, allow ample space between vehicles, and wear seat belts.
The Iowa DOT reminds motorists to drive with caution, obey the posted speed limit and other signs in the work area, and be aware that traffic fines for moving violations are at least double in work zones. As in all work zones, drivers should stay alert, allow ample space between vehicles, and wear seat belts.
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For general information about this project contact, Iowa DOT Fairfield construction office, at 641-919-6125 or christy.vanbuskirk@iowadot.us.